Improving the quality of life in high-rise. A sustainable approach CPTED observed in the public realm in Widzew Cover Image

Improving the quality of life in high-rise. A sustainable approach CPTED observed in the public realm in Widzew
Improving the quality of life in high-rise. A sustainable approach CPTED observed in the public realm in Widzew

Author(s): Tobias Woldendorp
Subject(s): Gerontology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: CPTED methodology; security; crime; Łódź-Widzew.

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the sense of security as a very important element affecting the quality of life and its improvement. Attention was drawn to crime and security in public space, which, is used by old people. The aim of the study is to use the CPTED methodology – Dutch solutions in the field of crime prevention such as architectural, urban and green design. The main criteria used in the method is visibility, accessibility, attractiveness and territoriality. Observations and analysis on the use of this method were conducted by the author on the high-rise (real estate) in Łódź-Widzew.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 14
  • Page Range: 213-224
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English